WBCs
Blood's defense cells
WBCs is the abbreviation for white blood cells, the immune system cells that fight infection and disease.
The term appears in medical contexts, particularly lab results: Her WBCs are elevated, suggesting infection.
Also called leukocytes.
Pathogen-engulfing white blood cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- monocytesCirculating immune phagocytes
- eosinophilsGranular leukocytes fighting parasites
- basophilsHistamine-containing white blood cells
Proteins targeting pathogens
- antigensImmunity-triggering foreign substances
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- interferonImmune response protein
histamine · inflammation · phagocytosis · immune response · autoimmunity · immunodeficiency · lymph nodes · spleen
Disease-causing microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- feverElevated body temperature
pus · phagocytosis · antimicrobial · leukocytosis · abscess · wound healing · inflammatory response · chemotaxis
Hematological assessment of cellular elements
- blood smearThin layer for microscopy
- hematologyScience of blood disorders
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
neutropenia · CBC · percentage · morphology · bone marrow biopsy
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
- neutropeniaInsufficient neutrophils in blood
myeloproliferative · immunodeficiency · AIDS · mononucleosis · sepsis · radiation effects
neutrophils
Pathogen-engulfing white blood cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- monocytesCirculating immune phagocytes
- eosinophilsGranular leukocytes fighting parasites
basophils · phagocytes · macrophages · blasts · precursors
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- antigensImmunity-triggering foreign substances
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
interferon · histamine · inflammation · phagocytosis · immune response · autoimmunity · immunodeficiency · lymph nodes · spleen · thymus
pathogens
Disease-causing microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
fever · pus · phagocytosis · antimicrobial · leukocytosis · abscess · wound healing · inflammatory response · chemotaxis · pyrexia
complete blood count
Hematological assessment of cellular elements
- blood smearThin layer for microscopy
- hematologyScience of blood disorders
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
leukocytosis · neutropenia · CBC · percentage · morphology · bone marrow biopsy
leukemia
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
neutropenia · myeloproliferative · immunodeficiency · AIDS · mononucleosis · sepsis · radiation effects
WBCsRBCs
Oxygen-transporting blood cells
red blood cells · erythrocytes · platelets · red cells · red corpuscles